Job Information
CLUB DEMONSTRATION SERVICES INC CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration in Fairbanks, Alaska
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Job Locations
US-AK-Fairbanks
Primary Posting Location : Address
48 College Road
Primary Posting Location : City
Fairbanks
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
AK
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
2024-432844
Category (Portal Searching)
Product and Event Demonstrations
Starting Wage
USD $63,000.00/Yr.
Minimum
USD $63,000.00/Yr.
Summary
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an
Event Manager responsible for the recruitment, hiring and supervision of in store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation and presentation, training and provide superb service to all Club members. This position requires strong communication between warehouse managers, vendors and in store Product Demonstrators including participation in new location grand openings.
CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco. We offer the best person-to-person marketing services in the industry, driving sales for our customers and Costco. APPLY TODAY!
What We Offer:
- Work-life balance!
- Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) plan
- Generous paid time off
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, train and hire part-time staff.
- Oversee product preparation and presentation, including food safety and sanitation.
- Train Product Demonstrators in demonstration preparation and excellent customer services.
- Communicate between multiple manager, vendors and demonstrators.
- Participate in new location grand openings as required.
Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent.
- Two to four years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments.
- Detail oriented with excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead well performing teams.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement.
- Able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needs.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Job Duty
- Direct all activities engaged in successful events, promotion and sales of vendor products
- Communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational excellence
- Support the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate governance framework, policies and procedures
- Collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate various event performance metrics, including execution rates, sales performance, labor hours and operational costs and make adjustments as necessary
- Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense management
- Optimize customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports - Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports - This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required): Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field) 3-5 Years of experience in a client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company; or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to Work Independently and Prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to Meet Deadlines
- Supervising Skills, to include Delegating Responsibility, Training, and Evaluating Performance
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable, able to change and Alter According to changes in Projects or Business Environment
- Track Record of Building and Maintaining Customer/Client Relationships
- Ability to Direct, Lead, and Develop People
- Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers
- NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required
Environmental and Physical Requirements
Field / Administrative Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager rel